The All Our Children Center is funded by a United States Department of Education Grant. The spacious center serves the Northeast Washington area and is located within the district headquarters of the Riverside School District. It is staffed by parent mentors, trained in conflict resolution and information technology, who have children with special needs. It is equipped with computers, video equipment, a short-stay child care area and a lending library. The center offers parent education, referrals to professionals and organizations, assistance in accessing and qualifying for services, outreach, story theatre and mediation. The Mission of AOC is to work in cooperation with the public schools and other organizations to meet the needs of infants, toddlers and children with disabilities. Toward this end, we support parent centered education and advocacy.

Provides information support to people with disabilities. People with disAbilities advocating for equality and choice!

The Arc of Washington State's mission is to promote the education, health, self-sufficiency, self-advocacy, inclusion and choices of individuals with developmental disabilities and their families.

Mission Statement To act as the coordinating entity for the dissemination of demographic data, program location, and best practices in the identification, program development, and placement of students with autism spectrum disorders. Meeting the informational needs of Washington State in order to improve the educational outcomes of students with autism.

we are a parent founded, biomedical support group. We have an on-line listserve for WA state parents who are engaged in or seeking to begin biomedical interventions for their children on the autism spectrum.In addition to biomedical discussion, we are working towards getting more medical professionals engaged in treatments that are helping our children recover, and strive to be a strong voice in national autism activism. There is no charge to be in our group.

The Autism Society of Washington is a non-profit organization that provides resources and referrals as well as advocacy for children and adults on the spectrum and their families, as well as professionals who work with them. We link with individuals, families, educators, physicians, law enforcement and other first responders and community members to improve awareness of autism issues and advocate for better services and supports in our state that assist individuals with being welcomed, productive members of their community. We also sponsor an annual conference bringing speakers from around the country to share their knowledge and information.

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More than 10 national autism leadership organizations have come together to form AutismCares, a nationwide disaster relief effort that will potentially assist thousands of Katrina families living with autism. To address the most immediate needs, ”AutismCares – Katrina” is coordinating support for the unique needs of families affected by autism through facilitating temporary / permanent relocation support, mobilizing specialty assistance teams and providing autism-conscious supplies directly to these families and the professionals caring for them.

I have created this group to help parents find out more about this disorder. If anyone has information please feel free to post. We are here to help each other and be there so we are not alone in this.

To provide families and interested professionals with Neurological, Educational and Developmental information regarding learning and the brain. To assist adults and children with individualized programs that will enable them to come closer to reaching their full potential.

Live ONLINE radio talk show focusing on disabilities hosted by Monica Moshenko, advocate and parent of son with ASD. Listen online each Sunday at 10 PM Eastern and Tuesday at 11:30 AM Eastern. Unique guests and topics educate, and inspire listeners. Past shows available online. For more information or to be a sponsor of this radio network call 716-522-9185 Our TALK makes a difference!

The mission of the Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD) is to endeavor to make a positive difference in the lives of people eligible for services, through offering quality supports and services that are: individual/family driven; stable and flexible; satisfying to the person and their family; and able to meet individual needs. Supports and services shall be offered in ways that ensure people have the necessary information to make decisions about their options and provide optimum opportunities for success.

Epilepsy Foundation Washington was established in 1979. Epilepsy Foundation Washington works to ensure that people with seizures are able to participate in all life experiences. This is supported through education, advocacy and direct services.

FEAT of Washington State is dedicated to ensuring that all children with autism spectrum disorders have the opportunity to reach their full potential through effective behavioral intervention programs. Resources to develop individualized ABA programs are scarce. We exist to help families implement behavioral programs. FEAT is an all-volunteer non-profit organization composed of parents of children with autism, educators and Applied Behavioral Analysis professionals. We are strong advocates for intensive early behavioral intervention rooted in the principles of Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA).

The Family Educator Partnership Project (FEPP) is funded by the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction. Our purpose is to help create partnerships between families, educators and community agencies to support children and youth that need special education services. Family educator partnerships are changing the ways that families and educators work together to ensure educational success for children with disabilities. Our Partnership Team Training promotes strong-shared leadership within a school district to bring a positive, proactive approach to planning services for children with disabilities. These teams commonly include parents, the special education director, teachers, para-educators, general education staff, community representative and others. This training is offered regionally. The following examples highlight some of the initial activities of the partnership teams that have participated in the training. Gather Information Develop and distribute parent and staff surveys to gather information about current special education services and areas that need change or improvements Interview general and special education staff about special education services Learn about community resources that support school-to-work transitions for students with disabilities Improve Communication Develop resource packets for families of newly identified students with disabilities Establish parent-mentors in each building to welcome families of newly identified and/or transfer students with disabilities Promote including children with disabilities in diversity curricula and activities Create a partnership website to link from the district homepage Conduct Outreach Sponsor a booth at community health fairs/school culture fairs Organize and co-sponsor school-to-work transition fairs for families of students with disabilities Promote and distribute the Family Educator Guide to families of students with disabilities Write grants and secure funding for special projects especially to increase family involvement Produce a newsletter as a recruitment and publicity tool Promote Education Sponsor speakers and/or training for families and educators: ADHD, Autism, IDEA (federal law) and WAC (state law) Training, Wills/Trusts, Family Educator Guide Make presentations to school boards and school site councils about family educator partnerships and the needs of students with disabilities Regularly sponsor informational speakers to help partners connect with community resources Work with ESD to co-sponsor Leadership Training Series for families and educators in each of the regions Improve Programs for Students with Disabilities Share models of how the Essential Learning Requirements can be used in IEPs Explore ways to support special education teachers Help design new programs, including the Peer Buddy Program, Behavior Intervention Program, and Integrated Preschool Develop School-to-Work Transition Objectives to include in IEPs of students with disabilities from age 14 to graduation Establish an Inclusion Task Force Sponsor sessions on improving study skills for families to support students with disabilities Design strategies to support strong transitions from middle school to high school for children with disabilities

To give people with developmental disabilities the opportunity to achieve their potential, build their self esteem and enhance their community involvement. To accomplish this, we commit our energy and resources to advocate for and support a continuum of creative living options.

Practice in Developmental/Functional Optometry - specializing in vision issues in children and adults on the autism spectrum. Treatment options may include lenses, prisms and/or vision therapy. Satellite Clinics in Tacoma and Silverdale.

Dr. Marie McMahon. is a psychologist resident in the Portland/Vancouver area. She specialize in work with children and families with Autism spectrum disorders and will be resuming social skills groups for children with Asperger's and High Functioning Autism. She also provide behavioral therapy and consultation services.

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